David Malanda
dar es salaam
Summary
Accomplished Field Water Quality Specialist with a proven track record at Innovation Africa (NGO), enhancing water safety and hygiene through expert coordination of monitoring programs. Excelled in data analysis and quality system implementation, leveraging skills in AutoCAD and Excel. Demonstrated leadership in training teams and improving compliance, significantly advancing water quality standards.
Results-driven Quality Specialist and Field Engineer known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in process improvement, compliance monitoring, and data analysis to enhance product quality. Excel in communication, teamwork, and problem-solving to achieve consistent improvements in quality standards and operational efficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Water Quality Specialist
Innovation Africa (NGO)
Dodoma
01.2022 - Current
- Coordinating and supervising monitoring and evaluation programs for Innovation Africa.
- Sensitizing communities about water safety and hygiene.
- Monitoring and sampling of field water samples, coordinating and supervising drilling works, coordinating between Innovation Africa and the government's laboratories.
- Conducted internal audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and procedures.
- Created inspection checklists and trained staff members in proper use of them.
- Provided technical support to other departments on water quality-related matters.
- Maintained records of test results, QC and QA activities, and related documents.
- Recommended changes in design or testing protocols based on findings from inspections or tests.
- Ensured compliance with ISO 9000 requirements through regular audits and reviews.
Volunteer Laboratory Scientist
Central Water Quality Laboratory for the Ministry of Water
Dar es Salaam
- Field water sampling and training laboratory technicians.
- Analysis performed include heavy metal analysis by ICP-OES, physiochemical, and bacteriological analysis of various water samples.
- Performed and interpreted laboratory tests, including heavy metal analysis, chemistry, and microbiology.
- Developed quality control systems to monitor performance of laboratory instruments and reagents.
- Maintained accurate records of all laboratory test results in accordance with established protocols.
- Conducted research on new methods for testing samples in the laboratory setting.
- Monitored inventory levels of chemicals, supplies, reagents, and other materials necessary for successful operation of the lab facility.
Education
Bsc - Chemistry with Applied Microbiology
University of Dar Es Salaam
Tanzania12-2020
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) -
Salesian Seminary of Don Bosco
Dodoma, Tanzania05-2016
Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) -
Miyuji Secondary School
Dodoma, Tanzania11-2013
Skills
- Skilled in Microsoft Word Applications
- Excel Data Management
- Expertise in Microsoft PowerPoint
- Google Sheets
- AutoCAD Design Skills
- Water Distribution Modeling by EPANET
- Quality Management Systems
- Documentation and Reporting
- Data Analysis
- Quality System Implementation
Volunteeringandexperience
- Field Water Quality Specialist for Innovation Africa (NGO), 2022-Present, Dodoma, Tanzania, Field Water Quality Specialist, Coordinating and supervising monitoring and evaluation programs for Innovation Africa., Sensitizing communities about water safety and hygiene., Monitoring and sampling of field water samples, coordinate and supervision of drilling works, coordination between Innovation Africa and the government's Laboratories.
- Water Quality Analyst (Central Water Quality Laboratory for the Ministry of Water), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Volunteer Laboratory Scientist, Field water sampling and training lab technicians., Analysis performed include Heavy metal analysis by ICP-OES, Physiochemical and bacteriological analysis of various water samples.
References
- DR. REUT YAHAV SPITZER, HEAD WATER QUALITY SPECIALIST AT INNOVATION AFRICA, +972 549 734 647, reut@innoafrica.org
- DR. REGINA PETER, INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LECTURER, UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM, +255 784 261 838, rpeter@udsm.ac.tz
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling
- Learning new things
- Football
Contacts
P.O Box 3383, Dodoma, Dodoma, +255 654 536 344, davidmalanda16@gmail.com
Personalparticulars
Malanda, David Samuel, Tanzanian, 09/16/95, Dodoma, Tanzania
Certification
- Certified by the manufacturer of IC-OES to work on heavy metal analysis.
- Certified by the Ministry of water in Water quality activities such as Disinfection, sampling and Analysis.
- Certified by Heron in operating borehole Camera
Accomplishments
- Registered as a graduate Engineer by the Engineer's registration board
- presented my Ordinary level school project at Young scientists tanzania in 2012
- Certified by the PCCB as an outstanding young individual in war against corruption in 2013
- I took and completed an online course by Coursera on Time management in 2024
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Field Water Quality Specialist
Innovation Africa (NGO)
01.2022 - Current
Volunteer Laboratory Scientist
Central Water Quality Laboratory for the Ministry of Water
Bsc - Chemistry with Applied Microbiology
University of Dar Es Salaam
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) -
Salesian Seminary of Don Bosco
Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) -
Miyuji Secondary School
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